PROVINCIAL Affairs minister, Judith Ncube, has implored all key stakeholders to work together to boost the regional economy. Speaking at a seminar here yesterday, Ncube said it was very important that Bulawayo’s industrial sector was revived so that it could benefit the region and also play the essential role it used to fulfil in the…
GOVERNMENT is set to accelerate the approval of rural local authorities’ master plans to enable them to improve development in their communities. Local Government deputy minister, Albert Mavhunga, yesterday said local authorities should also work hard in developing their master plans. “Master plans are a key element when it comes to rural development, and our…
ZESA says there has been significant progress at the Hwange Thermal Power Station in restoring operations following a technical fault caused by an acid ingress incident. The fault occurred on May 4 and affected Units 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6, disrupting the station’s output. In a statement yesterday, Zesa said all affected units have…
INDUSTRIAL Development Corporation of Zimbabwe (IDCZ) Group chief executive officer, Edward Tome has challenged young innovators to create inventions that address local challenges. Tome said the country’s innovators should discard the tendency to come up with creations which are out of touch with prevailing challenges. “We want to urge our young innovators to desist from…
BULAWAYO residents are calling for increased police patrols following a spate of armed robberies occurring in the second capital. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Bulawayo United Residents Association chairperson Winos Dube said patrols had to be increased to safeguard the lives of residents. “We urge police to increase patrols and presence in neighbourhoods because we need…
NATIONAL Foods Limited is spearheading efforts to boost rural manufacturing growth through strategic partnerships with key stakeholders. This initiative aligns with the government’s goal to revitalise the manufacturing sector as a driver of economic transformation. Speaking during a stakeholders meeting on strategies for industry revival in Bulawayo yesterday, National Foods representative Ntokozo Mkandla said partnerships…
ZIMBABWE Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has called on the government and local authorities to accelerate efforts to protect and preserve water supplies, emphasizing that access to safe water is a fundamental human right. Section 77 of the Constitution guarantees this right, yet primary water sources were being contaminated through raw sewage discharge and mining…
SWITZERLAND has pledged US$200 000 for Bulawayo’s safe market spaces for vendors and modernising the city’s trading sites. This was confirmed by Bulawayo mayor David Coltart yesterday while speaking at a stakeholders meeting where he said the Swiss donation would improve trading and assist in decongesting the city. “The town clerk and I have met…
THE Confederation of Zimbabwe (CZI) has implored the government to align local industry policies with global trends to boost economic development. The call was made over the weekend in Bulawayo by the CZI chief executive officer, Sekai Kuvarika, while speaking at a business event on crafting an integrated economic landscape where she said that analysing…
A LOCAL women rights organisation, Emthonjeni Women’s Forum has embarked on gender-based violence (GBV) training programme meant to equip ward committees in Bulawayo and Matabeleland South Provinces with strategies on tackling the vice. Speaking to the Daily News on Sunday yesterday, a representative of the Forum, Shirley Mabuto said they were geared to strengthen grassroots…
